This course addresses candidate application of technology for planning and delivering instruction, and student use of technology to enhance learning. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency integrating educational technology appropriate to specific lessons, and must demonstrate an ability to teach students how to use technology to meet lesson objectives. Skills practiced in the educational context include: word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; and use of the Internet, educational software, digital media, and typical classroom hardware. Candidates will also establish a framework for electronic portfolio components that include course work, projects, research, classroom observations, professional semester activities, certification requirements documentation, and student teaching experience.
Prerequisite: INFS1020 or INFS1050
3 Credits